She sent fans wild back in January when she was seen on the Coronation Street cobbles for the first time in years - but fans of the ITV soap shouldn’t expect Brooke Vincent to return to the street full-time any time soon.
16.05.2023 - 16:11 / ok.co.uk
Heavily pregnant actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson has been spotted walking to work in Manchester to host her usual slot on Hits Radio. It's the presenter's last week at work this week before she goes on maternity leave and welcomes her second child.The 38 year old announced that she was expecting again with her partner, Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez in January. Posting a series of cute snaps to Instagram of her showing off her baby bump, the former Hollyoaks star wrote: "Impossible to hide my belly any longer.
I’ve officially 'popped.' Our baby boy will be joining our family later this year." She continued by saying that their daughter, Mia, three, is "insisting" that they name her brother Barbie. "We feel so incredibly blessed and Grateful to be on this journey again. Mia is absolutely thrilled! Although we may need to do some negotiating on names, as so far she’s adamant he’s going to be called Barbie." Gemma met Gorka, 32, during series 15 of Strictly in 2017, when she competed, and came runner-up with, Aljaž Škorjanec.
Gorka was paired with The X Factor winner Alexandra Burke but didn't quite manage to make it as far as Gemma on the show. Recently, she had a surprise baby shower and took to her Instagram to share with her nearly two million followers photos of the sweet gesture. She wrote: "Wow! What an afternoon.
My agent told me today I had a meeting with Bleakholt to sort our next open day. I arrived to a surprise baby shower hosted by Team Gemma.The incredible ladies I trekked with and camped with for a week on the @coppafeelpeople cancer charity challenge.To say I was shocked is an understatement. "Since day one i knew each of these women were special.
She sent fans wild back in January when she was seen on the Coronation Street cobbles for the first time in years - but fans of the ITV soap shouldn’t expect Brooke Vincent to return to the street full-time any time soon.
Gorka Marquez may be vying for the Glitterball trophy again later this year but he has something much bigger ahead of him first. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently counting down the weeks until he welcomes his second child with fiancee Gemma Atkinson.
Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent has lined up a new job, following in the footsteps of her fellow soap actress Gemma Atkinson. Brooke will take over Gemma's spot presenting on Hits Radio while the on-air presenter steps away to give birth. The actress, who played Sophie Webster on the long-running ITV soap, has co-hosted specials on the radio station before but will be taking over Gemma's weekday evening 4pm-7pm show from June 5.
Gemma Atkinson couldn't help but make a cheeky dig at her Hits Radio co-host after her maternity replacement was revealed. Former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent will keep Gemma's seat warm while she heads off to welcome baby number two.
Brooke Vincent has landed a new job, revealing that she will be stepping in for Gemma Atkinson on Hits Radio while the former Hollyoaks actress is away on maternity leave.The ex-Coronation Street star, 30 shared the exciting news on Instagram as she posted a snap of herself in the radio studio. She penned the caption: "The News It Out!!! I am absolutely over the moon to be covering Gemma on her maternity leave & keeping old Toolan @miketoolan in check on @hitsradiouk! "You can tune in from Monday 5th June to hear my little dulcet tones!!! From 4pm-7pm on your drive time home [car emoji]] "@glouiseatkinson Keep your phone on loud! I may need your help [laughing emoji] [hear emoji]," Brooke added.
Brooke Vincent has told of the advice she has received from Gemma Atkinson as she ‘replaces her’. It has been announced that the former Coronation Street star will sit in for Gemma on Hits Radio while she heads off on maternity leave.
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Gorka Marquez has left his fans swooning as he compared himself to a famous rapper with his latest shirtless appearance. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently performing to thousands each night on the show's professionals tour.
Gorka Marquez has finally addressed missing out on the Glitterball trophy last year as he gears up for a return to Strictly Come Dancing. Fans cried that the Spanish dancer had been 'robbed' following the final of the BBC One dance contest at the end of last year.
Gemma Atkinson has shown fans a sweet moment she shared with her daughter, Mia, days after starting her maternity leave ahead of welcoming baby number two. The pregnant Hits Radio host is currently riding solo at home as her Strictly Come Dancing star fiance Gorka Marquez is currently on tour.
Gemma Atkinson has left fans asking 'where can I get one?' as she showed the genius leaving gift she got for her Hits Radio co-host before jokingly admitting the 'intimidating' reason behind it.
Gemma Atkinson has warned Gorka Marquez about what he can expect during the birth of their second child as he shared his plans to wear 'speedos'. The Strictly Come Dancing star made the comments when he surprised his fiancee during her last show on Hits Radio as she goes off on maternity leave.
Pregnant Laura Anderson looked glowing as she posed for a picture while showing her bare baby bump while on holiday in Texas.The former Love Island star, 34, wore a black two-piece outfit with a long fitted skirt and a long-sleeved black crop top and paired the look with decorated sandals.The star informed fans that she was on her third day of being a tourist in the US as she went through the attractions she visited during the day.The star wrote: “Day 3 of my @visittheusa adventure TEXAS BABY!” She continued: “We visited: @sweettoothhotel The most instagrammable tourist attraction of immersive art installations created by local and national artists." “@reuniontower Dallas’ most famous observation tower standing at 171m tall." “@bishopsartsdistrict Loved for its diverse nightlife, chic independent fashion stores and colourful street art.” Fans were quick to give their compliments to the blossoming mum-to-be as one wrote: “You look blooming beautiful sunshine”, and another said: “Wow u look absolutely beautiful”. Laura’s baby bump picture comes after she sat down for an exclusive chat with OK! Laura, who is 25 weeks pregnant, revealed to OK! that she’s taken a hypnobirthing course and is aiming for a water birth as she’s heard good things about the effect of warm water.
Pregnant Gemma Atkinson flashed a smile as she made her way into work at Hits Radio in Manchester for her last day before going on maternity leave. The 38 year old former Hollyoaks star is expecting her second child - a baby boy - with her fiancé Gorka Marquez, who is a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.
Gorka Marquez didn't shy away from showing his pride - and his love - for his fiancee Gemma Atkinson as she prepared to leave her radio job. But listeners and fans need not worry as the Hits Radio host is just heading off on maternity leave as she prepares to welcome baby number two.
Gemma Atkinson couldn't help but laugh as she recalled a recent incident in the supermarket with her young daughter who rightly followed her mum's orders but could have left her red-faced in the process.
Janette Manrara and Aljaž Škorjanec have given Gemma Atkinson a special shoutout as they appear to have leaned on her for support and advice as they prepare to welcome their first child.
Gemma Atkinson has issued a warning to Gorka Marquez as she confirms a decision about their family ahead of welcoming their second child. The Hits Radio host and her Strictly Come Dancing star beau announced the wonderful news back in January that they were expecting baby number two.
Gemma Atkinson was seen sharing her fears to both Gorka Marquez and her fans about their daughter as they signed her up for her first dance classes. The Hits Radio host took to her Instagram Story with a video of her speaking to the camera about Mia as Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka stood giving himself a massage alongside her.
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